At 40mm, this replica Daytona m116518ln carries a yellow gold plated case paired with an Oysterflex rubber bracelet and a bright black dial set with diamond markers. Reference 116518 introduced the gold Cosmograph on rubber, and this particular variant adds gem-set hour indices that replace the standard stick or baton markers found on most Daytona configurations.

Case & Movement Specs

• Case diameter: 40mm
• Case material: yellow gold plated
• Dial color: bright black with diamond markers
• Bracelet: Oysterflex rubber
• Crystal: sapphire
• Water resistance: 30m
• Movement: automatic (Japanese/Swiss)
• Special feature: gem-set dial

The sapphire crystal sits flush with the tachymeter bezel, and the Oysterflex bracelet terminates in a concealed Oysterlock folding clasp beneath the rubber exterior.

Caliber Performance

The automatic chronograph movement drives three subdials in the standard Daytona layout. Running seconds at 6 o’clock, chronograph minutes at 3, and hours at 9 give you full timing capability. Diamond indices on a black dial create high contrast, making the hour positions readable even in low light. Browse our Daytona collection for other dial and bracelet pairings in yellow and rose gold. If you prefer the Everose version, the 126515LN chocolate dial shares the Oysterflex concept but in a different metal tone.

How It Compares

Most yellow gold Daytonas pair with matching Oyster bracelets, making the Oysterflex-equipped 116518LN an outlier in the range. The rubber strap drops wrist weight noticeably compared to a full gold bracelet. Combined with diamond hour markers, this replica Daytona m116518ln targets anyone who wants gold chronograph presence with modern strap comfort and visual distinction.